Investment in tech enabled companies

Ingresse is one of the leading technology platforms for live events and entertainment in Latin America, offering an innovative model that integrates ticket sales, financial management, and access control. Backed by investments from Qualcomm Ventures, AB InBev, Grupo Globo, and Confrapar, the company has solidified its position as a market leader in live entertainment.

With an average annual growth rate of 90% since 2017, Ingresse stands out for its exclusive content offerings and operational efficiency, achieving gross margins exceeding 80%. In addition to being the exclusive ticketing provider for major festivals and events, the company has expanded into strategic markets such as sports, forming partnerships with major football clubs and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, including facial recognition for secure access and integrated cashless systems.

Ingresse’s strategy encompasses both organic growth and acquisitions. Since 2017, the company has completed seven acquisitions, enhancing its presence and offering tailored solutions to event organizers, stadiums, and venues. Recently, it has begun its international expansion, establishing operations in Spain and planning further growth in European and Latin American markets.

With a strong focus on technological innovation and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for the events sector, Ingresse continues to establish itself as a strategic partner for organizers, transforming consumer experiences and optimizing event management.

Xmobots is Latin America’s largest developer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and a prominent global player in Dual-Use (Defense and Enterprise) technologies. Headquartered in São Carlos, Brasil the company holds 100% proprietary intellectual property (IP) across hardware, command and control (C2) software, and autonomous navigation. Strictly aligned with international security frameworks (such as Western NDAA compliance), the company fills a critical geopolitical void in the global autonomous technology market.

In the Defense segment, the company is advancing the commercial monetization of the Nauru 100D Delta, a long-endurance tactical VTOL platform fully certified for international Business-to-Government (B2G) procurement pipelines. In the Agribusiness and civil intelligence verticals, Xmobots operates a highly capital-efficient commercial model, where field units serve as execution nodes controlled and orchestrated by the proprietary SPAD platform, which manages swarm missions and computes precision payload application and field-level yield data.

This unique combination of high-margin software and integrated ecosystem architecture drives strong customer lock-in and the expansion of predictable recurring revenue streams. Backed by a newly established commercial governance structure and an executive team with a proven institutional scaling track record, Xmobots is solidifying its financial foundation and accelerating its global expansion through strategic satellite offices in Madrid, Riyadh, and Florida.

UCB Power is one of Latin America’s leading energy storage solution providers, serving strategic sectors such as utilities and electric mobility. With a solid track record in the Brazilian market, the company plays a crucial role in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

UCB Power specializes in the development and implementation of advanced LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery systems, which offer greater safety, durability, and energy efficiency. This technology has been essential for the integration of renewable energy sources, electrification of isolated communities in the Amazon and Pantanal, and the operation of thousands of 5G telecom towers for major companies such as Vivo and Claro.

As demand for energy storage grows, UCB Power is expanding its presence across Latin America, exploring new growth opportunities while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation and energy efficiency.

Payface is a Brazilian technology company specializing in facial biometrics for payments, digital authentication, and fraud prevention. Founded in 2018 in Florianópolis, the startup has developed a platform that allows people to be identified and authenticated quickly and securely using only facial recognition. The solution eliminates the use of cards and passwords, offering greater convenience to users and greater security to companies, with an average validation time of about four seconds.

Within this context, the company also created Fortface, its advanced biometric authentication and anti-fraud solution. It is a web and mobile-compatible SDK (Software Development Kit) that combines layers of security to prevent fraud such as the use of photos, videos, or deepfakes.

With proprietary technology, international certifications, and a qualified team, Payface has established itself as one of the leading references in facial biometrics in Brazil.

Flapper is one of Latin America’s leading executive aviation marketplaces, offering innovative solutions for efficient and sophisticated air travel. Headquartered in Belo Horizonte, the company stands out for its flexible model of seat sales and private aircraft charters, providing exclusive and convenient access to a wide network of regional airports.

Flapper’s platform leverages advanced technology to optimize bookings, payments, and real-time updates, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for its clients. Its pay-per-seat model democratizes access to executive aviation while maintaining a high standard of service.

With an expanding market driven by the growing demand for private air mobility and the challenges faced by commercial aviation, Flapper has been expanding into new territories and investing in solutions such as advanced fleet management and aircraft share ownership. The executive aviation sector in Latin America continues to grow, fueled by the need for greater efficiency, safety, and flexibility in travel.

To sustain this momentum, Flapper continues to strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance its technology, establishing itself as a benchmark for premium air mobility.

Hands provides a leading Enterprise AI platform engineered to transform brand-consumer interactions through advanced data intelligence. With proprietary AI applications, the platform gathers and synthesizes behavioral, geographic, socioeconomic, and transactional data to generate predictive insights that guide how digital advertising is executed today.
Trusted by major market players across retail, financial services, consumer goods, and telecommunications, Hands develops bespoke projects that scale. Its technology enables enterprise brands to make data-driven marketing decisions and efficiently capture unmet demands across the Latin American digital landscape, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and performance.

Thiago is co-founder and Managing Partner of Confrapar, an investment company that focuses on long-term strategies in the technology sector. With a solid background in technology and finance, Thiago began his career in the telecommunications sector, working for Ericsson and Brasil Telecom (Oi), and founded Web Advisor, a company focused on developing software for the internet. In 2007, he entered the financial market as a partner at BI Asset Management, deepening his experience in the investment segment.

As a member of the Board of Directors of Confrapar’s portfolio companies, Thiago is involved in the development of governance and sustainable growth strategies in businesses such as Ubook, Nutrebem, Ingresse, Hands, and SalaryFits. He is also a member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), a global leadership network of more than 29,000 executives from 130 countries who share the purpose of developing better leaders in the world.

Thiago holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, an Executive MBA from George Washington University, and a postgraduate degree in Financial Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, qualifications that reinforce his strategic and technical approach to investment and business development.

Kadu has built a distinguished career in various high-impact roles at global technology companies, including Microsoft and Ericsson, with operations spanning Latin America, Asia, and the United States. As Managing Partner at Confrapar for over 15 years, he is recognized as a pioneer in the private equity sector in Brazil.

Throughout his leadership, Kadu has been instrumental in conducting more than 30 Confrapar investments, guiding companies in strategic exits that generate consistent returns. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from UFMG and an MBA from FGV, he brings technical and strategic depth to his approach, identifying and scaling opportunities that generate value for investors.

Luísa holds a law degree from FUMEC University and a postgraduate degree in Business Law from IBMEC. With experience in Private Equity and Venture Capital, she has structured more than 20 transactions in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Mergers & Acquisitions, focusing on technology companies. Before joining Confrapar since its foundation, she worked at Coimbra & Chaves Advogados.

Rodrigo is a professional with experience in business development, finance, and technology. His career includes important positions at companies such as Multicanal, Net Serviços, and W-Aura. He led the sale of Takenet to the Japanese group Faith.

As co-founder of Confrapar, Rodrigo has a strong academic background, with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from UFMG and an MBA from Stern NYU.

Gustavo is a professional with solid experience in the investment portfolio management industry, with proven expertise in stock research, hedge funds, and asset management. He is a specialist in global stock selection, with in-depth knowledge of Latin American markets. A highly qualified finance professional, he holds a master’s degree from the University of Nottingham and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Indianapolis, as well as executive training from Columbia Business School and Edinburgh Business School.

Camila is an experienced lawyer with a law degree from Faculdade Milton Campos and an LLM in Business Law from Ibmec. Since 2017, she has played an important role at Confrapar, where she specializes in legal advice and fiduciary administration for Investment Funds in the Venture Capital and Private Equity sectors in Brazil.